Discuss how reflection can develop professional practice through critically analysing two different models/theories of reflection in this module. The definition of reflection has been defined differently by various authors. Cottrell (2010) suggests that reflection is a type of thinking that is linked to gaining a better understanding of something and that it is also an important part of the learning experience and where we can make sense of the experience. This can be related to Boyd and Fales (1983) who suggest that reflection is a process which can be used to examine and explore an area of concern and which could potentially end in a changed perspective. These views can be compared to Boud et al.
further training, can improve working practice and as such, improve the standards of care provided. It can also identify areas of good practice that can be shared with others. How standards can be used to help a social care worker reflect on their practice? As social care workers, we all work to a set of standards that determine how we carry out our working practice. These standards are guidelines, policies and procedures that we are expected to follow, that identify the quality of care we are expected to achieve and deliver.
It allows space for skills and knowledge within the care sector to be able to increase. By following your job description it will encourage clients to trust and respect you; it gives you a state of authority within the workplace. It is important that we follow the guidelines in which we are given because if
Professional Competence Within this reading we, will define what Professional Competence is how it relates to educational goals, what roles it plays within the workplace, how important is it to a career. How can a person meet such goals? In our daily goals that we set we impose standards for ourselves so that we meet our success goals. Meeting them we must act responsibly, ethically, and morally in order to meet the goals we have set for our self. What is Professional Competence?
Improves your basic judgement and professionally enables you to apply skills to the personal development cycle. How reflective practice contributes to improving the quality of service provision? Contributes to improving the quality of service provision as the care worker constantly revises the policies and procedures and new standards that are being constantly set. Being up to date on the relevant new policies and procedures help the care workers to do their job and maintain of what is expected from them. How standards can be used to help care worker reflect on their practice?
Critical thinking plays a crucial part in decision making. The term critical thinking is applied to various contexts and has different meanings to different groups (Philley 2005). Using critical thinking for problem solving allows you to identify and evaluate solutions. An important role of decision making is knowing how your answer will affect you not just now but in the future. Decision making are the steps we take to make a conclusion.
Training programs are important to develop and have such kind of employee. 2. List the methods of training carried out by Tesco. Describe how training needs are identified. Tesco offers employee both on-the-job training and off-job-training.
Human Resource plays an important role in a health care organization. Human Resources in a health care organization cover everything from safety to performance management. They ensure health care delivery services and facilitate the best possible results for patients. Human Resource’s role is to design an organizational structure in the company that will help the company to achieve its goals effectively (Mejia Balkin & Cardy, 2010). HR manages every aspect of the organization that is related to personnel.
Human resources in a case, end up becoming negotiators on the benefits as well as the compensation. Once an individual is recruited it is important for the HR department to educate the employee on the compensation, benefits and the different employee services that are offered such as employee assistance programs. The HR Department also needs to continuously provide training and development to the staff such as, orientation, performance
These objectives are competent, accountable performance, continuing professional development and personal support.” (Morrison 1993). Aims of Supervision: * To improve working practice in order to enhance the quality of service received by the Service User. * To improve communication. * To develop the potential of each member of staff. * To improve the competency of each individual staff member and throughout the whole organisation.